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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) provides integrated community and mental health, learning disability and social care services of the highest standard due to our continued commitment to quality and service improvement. We aim to support people of all ages to achieve the very best they can for their health and well being. To ensure that we achieve this goal we look to recruit candidates of a high calibre that share our passion for delivering excellent service user care, research and education.

Contact

Address: Elizabeth House; Fulbourn Hospital; Fulbourn; Cambridge; Cambridgeshire; CB21 5EF
Contact Number: 0800 953 7016

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Ref: 310-OPAC-5599853-F Vacancy ID: 6000723

Specialist Neuro Rehab/Stroke ESD OT NEW HIRE BONUS

Closed for applications on: 5-Feb-2024 00:11

Vacancy status: Closed

Closed for applications on: 5-Feb-2024 00:11

Location

Site: Peterborough/Fenland (Base negotiable)
Address: City Care Centre, Thorpe Road,
Town: Peterborough
Postcode: PE3 6DB
Major / Minor Region: Cambridgeshire

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Salary

Salary: £35,392 - £42,618 per annum, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (Band 6)

Specialty

Main area: Integrated Stroke ESD and Community Neuro Rehabilitation Service

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.

To assess, plan and develop specialist OT programmes for patients with complex neurological problems and a wide variety of complex needs with support from advanced practitioner when required.
To work as an autonomous practitioner within the integrated multi-professional Integrated Stroke ESD and Community Neuro Rehabilitation Team
To be responsible for own caseload and undertake assessment of patients with complex neurological problems and multiple pathologies using specialist clinical reasoning skills.
To identify patient needs, agree goals and provide appropriate therapy interventions relating to their physical, functional and cognitive needs. Provide adaptive equipment, rehabilitation programmes, and work with other OT colleagues to make recommendations for minor and major adaptations in line with current legislation.
To undertake holistic assessment of patients with neurological problems (including those with complex presentations and cognitive problems) making use of specialist clinical reasoning skills.
To use evidence-based practice, to ensure clinical care is effective and appropriate.
To promote independence and wherever possible to avoid hospital admission and reduce inpatient length of stay to ensure those patients receive the appropriate care in the most appropriate setting.
To work effectively and liaise appropriately with members of the MDT and other agencies by attending MDT meetings, case reviews.

*DVLA have a number of reciprocal arrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website

Here at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) we are dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion. We deliver many of the NHS services that are provided outside of hospital and in the community such as physical, mental health and specialist services.

We are a health and social care organisation, offering a wide range of services, including:

Integrated physical and mental health services for adults and older people;
Specialist mental health and learning disability services;
Children and young people’s mental health services;
Children’s community services in Peterborough;
Social care;
Ground-breaking research

We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people and members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities. For further information about our positive equality, diversity and Inclusion work, please visit https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/equalityanddiversity.

CPFT is looking to build upon its pool of temporary workers with Temporary Staffing Services (TSS). You will be asked at interview if you would be willing to register with TSS. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to take on additional hours that are flexible around your personal circumstances.

Please be advised that in line with the WHO Health Workforce Support and Safeguards List, 2020 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust currently are unable to accept applications from overseas candidates whose country of residence is classed as a ‘Red List’ country.

Applicants who require entry into the UK will be required to provide a valid police certificate from the relevant authority from each country (except the UK) where the applicant has been present for 12 months or more, 10 years before the date of visa application, while aged 18 or over.

If you are successful at interview you will be subject to pre-employment checks, including a DBS (if appropriate), references and Occupational Health. To ensure a smooth process please bring all identity documents to your interview. A list of required identity documents will be attached to your interview invitation.

All communications will be sent to you via TRAC Systems. By applying for this post you are agreeing to CPFT transferring the information contained in this application to TRAC. If you are made an offer, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential criteria

Degree or equivalent, e.g. BSc, MSc or Diploma entry level qualification into the OT profession.
Current HCPC registration.
Willingness to undertake Fieldwork/Practice Educator qualification.

Desirable criteria

Specialist Section Neurological Practice (SSNP).

Experience

Essential criteria

Relevant post-graduate clinical experience in a variety of settings.
Experience of working in Neuro Rehab and post graduate training in the field of neuro rehab.
Experience of working with people with cognitive problems.

Desirable criteria

Experience and knowledge of housing legislation, minor and major adaptations.

Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria

Good communication skills and report writing including standard keyboard skills and ability to communicate through IT using packages such as Word.
Experience of supporting unregistered staff including an understanding of clinical supervision.
Able to assess plan and implement care.

Knowledge & Understanding

Essential criteria

Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others .
Recognises the limits of own authority within the role and seeks and uses professional support appropriately.
Understanding of relevant outcome measures.
Demonstrate proactive response to maintaining registration with HCPC and/or other professional bodies.

Desirable criteria

SystmOne

Physical Requirements

Essential criteria

Kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments.
To use moving and handling equipment to manoeuvre patients.
Must have access to a personal car and the ability to drive independently around the locality, due to the radius covered and lack of public transport in some areas.